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HOLLOW KNIGHT / CHARMS

Charms

39 Charm references, Notch tradeoffs, special forms and combinations.

39 entriesReviewed 2026-10-28
Original geometric Volpedia Hollow Knight category diagram
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Charms reference library

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CHARMSWayward Compass

Shows the Knight's location on the map while equipped, making unfamiliar layouts easier to read.

CHARMSGathering Swarm

Automatically collects loose Geo, reducing backtracking after defeated enemies.

CHARMSSoul Catcher

Increases SOUL gained from Nail hits and helps maintain healing and spell options.

CHARMSShaman Stone

Boosts spell damage, rewarding players who use projectiles and area attacks well.

CHARMSQuick Slash

Allows faster Nail attacks and raises damage potential during safe openings.

CHARMSLongnail

Extends Nail range to help hit enemies while standing farther away.

CHARMSMark of Pride

Greatly extends Nail range and is associated with the Mantis Tribe.

CHARMSFragile Strength

Increases Nail damage but can break on normal death; it can later be upgraded to Unbreakable Strength.

CHARMSFragile Heart

Adds protective health but breaks on ordinary death until repaired or upgraded.

CHARMSFragile Greed

Increases Geo from enemies but can break on normal death.

CHARMSGrubsong

Grants SOUL when taking damage, providing additional resource recovery.

CHARMSSpell Twister

Reduces the SOUL cost of spells and benefits frequent spellcasting.

CHARMSDashmaster

Improves dash mobility and allows a downward dash in the appropriate input context.

CHARMSSprintmaster

Boosts walking and running speed, useful for exploration and fine movement.

CHARMSSteady Body

Prevents the Knight from recoiling backward when landing Nail strikes.

CHARMSHeavy Blow

Increases how far enemies recoil from Nail attacks.

CHARMSThorns of Agony

Damages nearby enemies after the Knight is struck.

CHARMSFury of the Fallen

Increases Nail power when the Knight is near death.

CHARMSDefender's Crest

Produces a damaging cloud around the Knight and can interact with other Charms.

CHARMSQuick Focus

Speeds up Focus healing, creating more opportunities to recover during fights.

CHARMSDeep Focus

Makes a Focus heal restore more health, though the action takes longer.

CHARMSShape of Unn

Allows movement while Focus healing with a distinctive transformation.

CHARMSHiveblood

Regenerates a recently lost mask after avoiding further damage for a period.

CHARMSSharp Shadow

Damages targets during Shade Cloak dashes and extends shadow dash distance.

CHARMSNailmaster's Glory

Reduces the charge time for Nail Arts after learning the three arts.

CHARMSDream Wielder

Makes Dream Nail charging faster and improves SOUL gain from Dream Nail hits.

CHARMSDreamshield

Summons a shield that orbits the Knight and interacts with threats.

CHARMSWeaversong

Summons small allies that attack opponents, creating passive pressure.

CHARMSGlowing Womb

Uses SOUL to spawn small attackers, changing your healing resource economy.

CHARMSFlukenest

Changes Vengeful Spirit-family projectiles into a cluster of small creatures.

CHARMSGrimmchild

A companion Charm associated with completing the Grimm Troupe ritual.

CHARMSCarefree Melody

An alternate reward associated with banishing the Grimm Troupe.

CHARMSJoni's Blessing

Changes health into Lifeblood masks and restricts ordinary Focus healing.

CHARMSLifeblood Heart

Provides additional Lifeblood masks when resting at a bench.

CHARMSLifeblood Core

Provides a larger Lifeblood buffer at a higher Notch cost.

CHARMSSpore Shroom

Emits spores while healing, providing close-range area damage.

CHARMSBaldur Shell

Protects the Knight while focusing until its limited protection breaks.

Independent Volpedia encyclopedia for Hollow Knight by Team Cherry; not Hollow Knight: Silksong. Original editorial diagrams are symbolic, not game screenshots or exact character depictions. Existing approved cover preserved. Verified editorial references are recorded in the internal M60 source registry. Hollow Knight and associated names are trademarks of their respective holders. Editorial review: 2026-10-28.

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